March 11, 2010

Hershey Secures Services of Lewis

HERSHEY – The 2009 Calder Cup Champion Hershey Bears announced today that former Dartmouth defenseman Grant Lewis has been reassigned by the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers from the Chicago Wolves (AHL) to Hershey. The announcement was made today by Hershey President/GM Doug Yingst.

Lewis, 25, was a second round selection, 40th overall, in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Thrashers. He has played in 123 games in the American Hockey League, all with Chicago. Lewis made his NHL debut with Atlanta on March 3, 2009 against the Florida Panthers.

A native of Upper St. Clair, PA, Lewis is expected to be available this weekend when Hershey begins a four-game road trip in Glens Falls, NY. Lewis will wear number five with the Bears.